2023 Chinaway Volunteer Program

2023 Summer Program Schedule

项目背景

Chinaway Volunteers Program 是连续了15年的暑假义工项目。这个项目的口号是“帮助他人,提高自己”。在过去的15年里,该项目不仅帮助中国农村及乡镇孩子,让他们学习英语口语,美国文化,帮助他们用英文表达中国文化;也培养了美国学生的领导能力,表达能力,同时也让美国学生提高了中文水平,演讲水平,开阔了美国学生的国际视野。参加这个项目的大部分孩子都进入了美国名校。

Program Background

The Chinaway Volunteers Program is a summer volunteer program that has been running for 15 consecutive years. The program's slogan is "Helping Others, Improving Yourself". Over the past 15 years, the program has not only helped children in rural areas of China to learn spoken English and American culture, but also helped them present Chinese culture in English. The program not only enhances the Chinese language proficiency and public speaking skills of American students, but also fosters their leadership abilities and expands their global perspectives. As a result, a majority of program participants go on to enroll in highly-ranked colleges in the United States.

在过去三年里,Chinaway是通过网上教学实现支教活动。今年疫情结束了,我们将恢复以往的线下支教形式,即到中国去实地支教与交流,这是中国方面的需求。考虑到今年的特殊情况,我们会同时保留一定网上支教的名额,以方便学生的参与,增加项目活动的时间灵活性。

Chinaway has been organizing volunteer teaching activities online for the past three years. With the pandemic now behind us, we will resume the volunteer teaching in-person in China. However, given the current circumstances, we will also reserve some spots for online teaching to make it easier for students to participate and to increase the flexibility of the program's activities.

项目简介

今年暑假项目的地点是中国成都都江堰,时间是2023年6月,7月,具体时间与工作安排会后续详细通知。今年的义工项目除了保留受志愿者欢迎的传统活动, 如:进入当地学校给中国学生进行英语交流,教乡镇孩子英语表达,到大熊猫基地体验当饲养员外,还将参与中国学生的其它暑假活动,当中国暑假课堂的小老师。中国暑假活动丰富多彩,志愿者参与的项目可能包括中国古代文化,古蜀文明研究,工程学,园艺编织,音乐普及,文化艺术以及博物馆讲解员等等内容。

This year program will be in Dujiangyan, Chengdu, China in June and July of 2023. The detail time and work arrangement will be announced later. In addition to the traditional popular activities, such as English language exchanges with local students, experiencing as a panda breeder; this year's volunteer program will feature involvement in various Chinese summer activities, as well as the opportunity to teach in a classroom or assistant in the summer activities. Chinese summer activities are diverse and may include exploring ancient Chinese culture, studying on the ancient Shu (Si Chuan) civilization, engaging with fields like engineering, horticulture, and weaving, delving into music and the arts, and acting as a museum guide etc.

志愿者要教授的课程不仅仅是英语口语和熟练英语表达,可能还包括教学演讲,绘画,查资料,做PPT等,指导中国学生做小项目,参与中国新农村建设少年活动,带领中国孩子用英语宣传讲解都江堰的文化古迹。这些工作不仅志愿者会交英语,也要用包括但不限于绘画,设计,研究,表演等等能力,这些经历将让志愿者学习一些特殊的知识:如考古,水利工程,现代农业等等,为大学申请,为将来的发展提供独特的信息。

The classes you will teach are not limited to spoken English but may also cover topics such as public speaking, painting, research, and create PowerPoint presentations. Additionally, you will guide Chinese students in small projects and participate in youth activities focused on China's new rural development. Your role will include leading Chinese children in promoting and explaining the cultural relics and history of Dujiangyan in English. These tasks will require you to utilize not only your English abilities, but also other skills such as painting, design, research, and performance. This diverse experience will provide you with the opportunity to learn about unique subjects such as archaeology, hydraulic engineering, and modern agriculture, which can be valuable for future college applications and personal development.

由于今年的特殊情况,项目安排比较迟,又是第一次既招收网上教学又招收线下教学,所以大家报名时一定要看清楚我们的说明,我们的项目安排也会根据同学报名的情况做调整。同时我们接受低年级的孩子体验Chinaway Volunteers/Summer 项目,即他们作为学员参加支教项目,如果他们有能力,也会安排一些力所能及的工作,如果能力不够,也没有压力,但为以后参加义工项目做了准备。

Due to the special circumstances this year, the project arrangement is relatively late, and we are accepting both online and offline teaching applications for the first time. Therefore, please read the instructions carefully when signing up as the project arrangement will be adjusted based on the number of students who apply. We welcome younger children to participate in the Chinaway Volunteers/Summer Project as students, and if they are capable, we will assign them tasks. If they are not ready, there is no pressure, they will have prepared for future volunteer projects.

如果你希望锻炼自己的演讲能力,领导能力,合作能力,以及学术能力,愿意了解中国文化,提高中文水平,获得一些独特的人生体验与经历,欢迎你报名参加Chinaway Volunteers/Summer Program. 报名截止日期为名额满为止。

If you're seeking to enhance your public speaking, leadership, and collaboration skills, along with your academic prowess, and aspire to gain insights into Chinese culture, improve Chinese language proficiency, and gain distinctive life experiences, then register for the Chinaway Volunteers/Summer Program. The registration deadline is subject to availability of spots.

特别说明:

线下支教每周可获得40~60义工小时;线上支教每周义工小时:10~30小时;行前的培训或教学准备也将给义工小时。

Special Note

Offline teaching can earn 40-60 volunteer hours per week; online teaching can earn 10-30 volunteer hours per week; training or teaching preparations before the trip will also earn volunteer hours.

报名要求

线下支教项目,报名条件年满14周岁,9年级毕业,身心健康,积极向上,热爱中国文化,能按要求完成教学工作。 线上支教项目,除了满足线下支教条件,优先接受已经参加过Chinaway Volunteers/Summer Program 的学生,或者拥有中国希望的一些特殊技能的学生。 体验支教项目:身心健康,有独立生活能力,优先接受有哥哥姐姐参加义工项目的学生。 Registration Requirements - For the offline teaching project: Participants must be at least 14 years old, have completed 9th grade, be in good physical and mental health, have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, have a love for Chinese culture, and be able to fulfill teaching responsibilities as required. - For the online teaching project: In addition to meet the offline volunteer teaching conditions,priority will be given to students who have participated in the Chinaway Volunteers/Summer Program before or those who possess special skills that China part need. - For the experience teaching project: With good hysical and mental health, have independent living ability. Preferential open to students who have older siblings participating in the volunteer program.

报名步骤如下:

  • 第一,登记报名点击:报名表
  • 第二,网上交报名费50美元点击:Payment for Chinaway Programs (报名费不退,如果是参加过的学生,交了项目费后会退回报名费)
  • 第三得到我们的具体通知后,完成其它相应手续,包括支教费用( 220~1600, 参加的项目不同,长短不同,费用不同)。

    The registration steps are as follows:

  • 1. First fill out the online form click:The Application Form ;
  • 2. Pay the registration fee $50 click:Payment for Chinaway Programs (registration fees are non-refundable. If you are a returning participant and have paid the project fee, the registration fee will be refunded)
  • 3. Once you receive confirmation of your registration, please proceed with the necessary steps for the program, which may include covering the teaching cost. The cost may range from $220 to $1600, depending on your level of participation.
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